A 16-year-old student, Oyindamola Apampa, has recorded an impressive aggregate score of 351 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), following a resit prompted by technical issues during her initial attempt.
Apampa, a student of Lagoon Secondary School in Lagos, scored 65 in English Language, 98 in Mathematics, 98 in Physics, and 90 in Chemistry.
In a statement on Tuesday, Apampa attributed her success to determination, strategic preparation, and divine favour. She explained that her first UTME attempt yielded a score of 158, but the result was later invalidated by the examination body due to technical disruptions at her centre.
“In my first UTME attempt, I scored 158. However, the results were widely criticised and later acknowledged by the authorities as inaccurate due to technical glitches affecting several examination centres, including mine,” she said.
Apampa noted that a resit was authorised to address the irregularities, during which she secured the score of 351.
She also acknowledged the role of her parents in creating a supportive academic environment at home, which she said contributed significantly to her performance.
“My parents made our home a positive place for studying. We have a full library in the family living room, in addition to a separate multimedia study room where the whole family often gets together to talk about different topics and help each other learn,” she said.
Apampa further credited a learning centre in Lekki, Lagos, for providing her with additional academic support through UTME preparation classes and regular mock examinations.
